This vegan meat substitute made with California walnuts is a perfect complement to a breakfast scramble, frittata or breakfast burrito. It’s also great on its own as taco filling!
2 1/2 cups California walnuts
1 ½ cups (or 15 oz. can) black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1 teaspoon chipotle, ground
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander